Exercise-induced headache or exertion headache refers to headache that occurs during or after some physical exertion like running, exercise, weightlifting, swimming. Doing exercise in hot weather increases the risk of such headache. Some other activities that may trigger such headache are rowing, playing sports like tennis, football, aerobics and also sexual intercourse. While exercising or carrying out any physical exertion, blood demand to the head, neck and scalp is increased. Due to this, blood vessels dilate to receive more blood flow which can result in exertion headache.

Dehydration and low blood sugar levels after exercise might also contribute to exercise-induced headache. Its symptoms include pain in the head either on one or both the sides, pulsating sensation in the head and pain in the neck. It may also have symptoms of migraine such as nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and vision changes. Having a family history or personal history of migraine increases the chance of such headaches. Exercise induced headache is categorised into two types primary and secondary. Primary exercise headache is the ones that is not caused by an underlying health problem. Secondary exercise headache is caused by some underlying health problem. These health issues can range from mild sinus like infection to serious causes including obstruction in CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) flow, tumours in the brain including cancerous and non-cancerous, bleeding in the brain, heart disease and stroke (interrupted blood supply to a part of the brain leading to death of brain cells).

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is of immense use to manage cases of primary exercise induced headache that occurs without any underlying health condition. Homeopathic medicines help in gradually reducing the intensity and frequency of this complaint. Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin, so they are 100 percent safe and can be used with zero side effects. Homeopathic prescription is done based on the characteristic symptoms of the individual. The treatment is given purely based on the individual’s symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to get any case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right prescription and dosage. Homeopathic medicines are recommended only for primary exercise induced headache. These are not recommended for secondary exercise-induced headache that occur from some underlying serious causes. In such cases, the conventional mode of treatment is better since homeopathy has its limitations to handle serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Exercise-Induced Headache

1. Epiphegus – Top Recommended Medicine

Epiphegus is a leading homeopathic medicine that helps manage cases of exercise-induced headache. Those who need this medicine usually feel pain in the sides of the head. It feels as if fingertips are pressing into the sides of head. Though pain can occur on any side, most of the times it affects the left side of the head. Headache can be preceded by hunger. There is excessive salivation in the mouth which is sticky. It is attended with a constant need to spit. Fullness sensation is also felt in the head. Additionally, the scalp feels tight during headache.

2. Belladonna – For Headache From Slightest Physical Exertion

Belladonna is another highly suitable medicine that helps to manage headache that occurs from the least physical exertion. It is also indicated when headache occurs from walking too fast. In cases needing this medicine, throbbing / pulsating (to beat with force and rapidity) pain occurs in the head. The pain can occur in any part of the head but gets worse on the sides of the head. There is marked heat and redness on the face along with headache. There is a feeling of fullness and a pressure is felt in the head. Besides exertion, it is indicated when headache gets worse from noise and exposure to bright light.  There is relief by binding the head tightly.

3. Natrum Mur – With Sensation Of Thousand Hammers Knocking On Head

The next prominent medicine in the list of managing exercise-induced headache is Natrum Mur. In cases needing this medicine, it feels as if a thousand hammers are knocking on the head. Along with headache, sensitivity to light is felt. Throbbing is felt in the head. Besides, heated sensation is also felt in the head. The face gets red. Nausea and vomiting may occur along with these complaints. Beating and pulsating sensation is felt in the head especially in the forehead. A sensation of heaviness is felt in the forehead. This worsens from bending the head down. There is relief in this complaint by applying pressure. Next, there may occur tearing or stitching pain in the head that compels the sufferer to lie down. The head feels as if it would burst. Besides the above, Natrum Mur is one of the best medicines to manage cases of headache occurring from sun exposure.

4. Ignatia – For Headache After Running

This medicine is highly recommended for headache that gets worse after running. In cases requiring this medicine, pain is felt in the frontal region of the head. It is a pressive sort of pain. Usually pain occurs on the right side of the forehead. This pain might extend to the right eye. In some cases, pain starts from the forehead and extends down to the nose or upwards to the middle of the top of the head. A pressure sensation occurs on the top of the head attended with nausea and vomiting. Heated sensation is felt in the head. There is relief in headache by taking rest.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Headache After Lifting Weights

Calcarea Carb is an important medicine for managing headache resulting from over-lifting weights. It is accompanied with nausea. An icy cold feeling is felt in the head. A sensation of weight is felt on the top of the head. The headache mainly starts at the back of the head (occiput) and extends to the top of the head. It feels as if the head would burst. There is relief in headache from vomiting, closing eyes or by tightly binding the head.

6. Argentum Nitricum – For Headache After Dancing

Argentum Nitricum is a beneficial medicine to manage headache from physical exertion especially after dancing. There is pain in the entire head. The nature of pain is pressing type. There is relief by tightly binding the head. Vertigo may occur along with the headache. The objects may seem double along with headache. The head and face feel congested and the head feels enlarged.

7. Gelsemium – For Pain In Neck, Back Of Head Extending Upward And Forward

Gelsemium is another very effective medicine to help cases of headache following physical exertion. Persons needing this medicine have pain in the upper neck and the back of the head that extends up and forward. The nature of pain can be drawing, tearing or cramp-like. They may also complain of pain in the forehead over the eyes (on one or both the eyes). Dimness of sight may occur along with headache. A fullness sensation is felt in the head attended with heat in the face. The head also feels heavy. The head feels enlarged. A sensation of a band around the head may be felt. Nausea may occur along with headache.

8. Calcarea Phos – For Pain On Top Of Head And Behind Ears

This medicine is useful for cases where pain is felt on the top of the head and behind the ears. Along with this, there occurs a drawing sensation in the muscles of the neck and the back of the head. Along with this, a heated sensation occurs in the head. Fullness and pressure are felt in the head.

 

 

A common complaint, everyone suffers a headache at one or the other time. In some cases, it may be attended by some other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, etc well. However, in a few cases, visual disturbances can attend or precede the headache. The visual disturbance might include seeing spots, stars, dots, zig-zag lines across the field of vision. It may involve blurring of vision, blind spots, or loss of vision/color vision. Besides, the objects may appear relatively small or big, or may seem far or close. Headache with visual disturbance can occur from various causes. First among these is migraine. Migraine refers to one-sided headache usually pulsating or throbbing type, often attended with nausea and vomiting. In addition to this, visual problems may occur that mainly precede the onset of headache (called aura) but can even occur at the headache stage. Another reason can be glaucoma (an eye condition that can cause loss of vision by damaging the optic nerve). Further, headache with blurred vision may be related to eyestrain caused by excessive sitting in front of computer screen, watching television/ playing video games/ using cell phones for long durations. Headache and blurred vision can also occur from low blood sugar (it is a serious issue that needs immediate medical help). It may also arise from ocular ischemic syndrome indicates a condition resulting from long-term reduction of blood flow to eye. Blurred vision with severe headache can also happen from stroke (it indicates interrupted blood supply to the brain leading to the death of brain cells). It is a medical emergency that needs prompt treatment.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for cases of headache with visual disturbance. Homeopathic medicines help in managing these cases by targeting the root cause behind it. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of the complaint gradually decreases. Homeopathic prescription for these cases depends on the characteristic individual symptoms in every case. The causes may vary from mild to serious one, so one should always use a homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and strictly avoid self-medication in any case. Homeopathy is recommended for mild cases only. In severe cases and cases with serious causes like low blood sugar or stroke, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitations in helping such serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Headache With Visual Disturbance

1. Iris Versicolor – Top Recommended Medicine

Iris Versicolor is a leading homeopathic medicine for cases of headache with visual disturbance. This medicine works well when the headache begins with the blurring of vision. In cases requiring it, headache is marked in forehead. The pain mostly occurs on the right side of the forehead. The nature of pain is throbbing or shooting type. Nausea and vomiting of sour matter might occur along with the headache. Headache may trigger after mental exhaustion as from excessive study. This medicine is also recommended for hemiopia i.e. loss of vision in one half (right or left) of the visual field along with headache.

2. Cyclamen – For Flickering Before Eyes With Headache

Cyclamen is well indicated for managing cases of flickering before eyes along with headache. Flickering means shining light which fluctuates, sometimes becomes bright and sometimes weak. In cases needing it, one faces the problem mostly in the morning on rising. This medicine is also indicated for managing the dimness of vision along with headache. Vertigo may also occur with headache. Nausea may attend as well. Heated sensation can be felt in the head.

3. Natrum Mur – For Headache Over Eyes And Top Of Head

This medicine is recommended for headache over the eyes and the top of the head with disturbed vision. A very characteristic feature is the sensation as if many little hammers are knocking on the brain. It also feels as if the head would burst. The headache usually begins at sunrise and remains till sunset when this medicine is required. There is heated sensation in the head with redness on the face. Nausea and vomiting can attend headache. The pain gets worse from movement, even motion of eyes worsens it. There is relief in pain by applying pressure on the eyes. Sleeping also brings relief.  Natrum Mur is also recommended when zig-zag lines like lightening appear in front of the eyes followed by headache in morning time. There is pain on top of the head and forehead with difficulty in opening the eyes.

4. Kali Bichrome – For Dimness Of Sight / Blindness Followed By Headache

Kali Bichrome is a beneficial medicine for cases where dimness of sight or blindness occurs followed by headache. There is aversion to noise and light along with headache. Vision returns as the intensity of headache increases. Headache is one-sided and is felt in small particular spots. Usually, it is felt over the eyebrows. Headache can be attended with nausea and vertigo. Vomiting can occur too. There is relief in pain by applying pressure and sometimes by eating.

5. Psorinum – For Headache Preceded By Spots Or Rings Before Eyes

Psorinum is an important medicine for managing headache preceded by spots or rings in front of the eyes. The spots are mainly black in color. The pain mostly starts over the left eye and then shifts to the right one.  Dizziness can attend it. One may feel hammers striking in the head from inside out.

6. Gelsemium – For Headache With Double Vision

This medicine is helpful for cases of headache with double vision (diplopia). Headache appears all of a sudden. Pain is felt across the forehead and over the eyes. There is heaviness on the eyelids along with headache. A sensation of a band around the head is an important symptom. There is relief in headache by applying pressure. Excessive sensitivity to noise is felt before the onset of headache. Vertigo and heaviness of the head can attend headache. The head feels as if enlarged. Gelsemium is also useful for cases of headache with dimness of vision or preceded by blindness. General weakness can attend the above symptoms.

7. Phosphorus – For Headache With Eye Floaters

Phosphorus is the next suitable medicine for cases of headache along with eye floaters (spots, lines, threads, strings, cobwebs that move across the vision). During headache, strain is felt on the eyes. Pain is felt over one eye or one temple (side of the head). Pain can be pulsating or burning type. Increased sensitivity to odors is felt along with headache. This medicine is also considered for headache which is preceded by dimness of vision.

8. Lac Caninum – For Headache With Blurring Of Vision, Nausea And Vomiting

Lac Caninum is a valuable medicine for managing headache with blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. In cases needing it, the headache occurs on alternating sides. It may start from either side — right or left, afterwards it shifts to the other side. Throbbing sensation is felt on the sides of the head. There is worsening of headache from noise and talking. There is relief from being quiet.

9. Magnesia Phos – For Headache With Sparks Before Eyes

This medicine is effective for cases where a person sees sparks in front of his eyes along with headache. The pain can be stinging, shooting type. There may also be double vision along with headache. The headache may shift from one place to the other on the head. There is relief from warm applications.

 

 

 

Headache, a very common complaint, can occur in any part of the head, sometimes in the whole head and in some cases, it is experienced specifically on one side of the head. One-sided headache may have different causes. The most important reason behind one-sided headache is migraine. Migraine is a type of headache that results in pain on one side of the head that is usually throbbing or pulsating type. It is mostly attended with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. In some cases of migraine, an aura may occur before the onset of the headache. Aura is a warning sign that a headache is about to come. The symptoms of aura might include blurred vision, flashes of light before eyes, tingling or prickling sensation in the arm, leg or face on one side. The next cause can be cluster headache. Cluster headache refers to one-sided pain in the head located in or around the eye on one side. In such cases, the pain occurs in clusters meaning the pain remains from weeks to months together followed by a period of remission lasting from months to years where no pain appears. The pain can extend to the face and neck and can be attended with swelling around the eye, eye redness, eye watering, runny nose / stuffy nose on the same side as that of pain in head and facial flushing or sweating. Temporal arteritis can be another reason. This type of condition occurs when there is inflammation of the temporal arteries that give blood supply to the head and brain. The next cause can be cervicogenic headache. This type of headache begins in the neck and goes to the eye and face on one side which usually results from an injury or arthritis of the neck. The pain can be attended with stiffness of the neck. The pain can also occur in the shoulders and arms. One-sided headache could also occur from sinus headaches. Inflamed and congested sinuses can result in one-sided headache.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective treatment for cases of one sided headache. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind the headache and help to overcome health issues naturally. These offer great relief in headache with zero side effects. These medicines gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of headache. Along with headache, these medicines also help in managing the attending symptoms like nausea, vomiting, light / sound sensitivity, nasal or eye symptoms, etc. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms of the headache. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician after detailed case evaluation and avoid self-medication. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for cases of mild to moderate intensity. In case of severe pain and pain occurring from serious issues, urgent help from the conventional mode of treatment should be taken.

Homeopathic Medicines For One-Sided Headache

1. Belladonna – For One Sided Headache Worse From Bright Light And Noise

This medicine is useful for managing one-sided headache that gets worse from bright light and noise. It worsens from the movement of the head and eyes. Pulsating or throbbing pain is marked in most cases. The pain may extend to the bones of nose or eyes where this medicine is required. A bursting sensation in half side of the head is felt. During headache, the face becomes excessively red. There is relief in headache by applying pressure on the head with the hands.

2. Iris Versicolor – For Headache With Gastric Complaints

It is an important medicine for managing cases of one-sided headache with gastric complaints. Nausea and vomiting occurs along with headache. One may suffer from vertigo. The pain is felt on the side of the head and over the eyes. The pain in the head occurs on alternate sides. This medicine is also recommended when headache is worse from mental exhaustion and cold air. The headache may be preceded with blurred vision.

3. Glonoine – For One-Sided Headache With Repeated Vomiting

This medicine can be considered when there is one-sided headache with repeated vomiting. Nausea is also prominent. After vomiting, the headache gets better. Before the onset of headache, dimness occurs before the eyes. Everything looks half dark and half light. Headache is attended with heat in the face.

4. Gelsemium – With Dimness Of Sight Or Double Vision

Gelsemium is a great choice of medicine for cases of headache with dim sight or double vision. Headache may be preceded by increased sensitivity to noise. Headache can be attended with vertigo and heaviness in the head. This medicine can also be used when there is worsening of the pain from mental exertion and heat of the sun. There is relief in headache by applying pressure. The neck and shoulders may feel sore.

5. Sanguinaria Can – For Pain In Back Of Head Extending To Right Eye

Sanguinaria Can is a highly suitable medicine for managing right-sided headache. The key feature to use this medicine is pain starting in the back of the head extending upwards to the top of head and finally settling over the right eye. It feels as if the head would burst or the eyes would come out. During headache, noise, light and odors are unbearable. Nausea and vomiting can attend headache. The eyes become red and sore. There is relief in pain by vomiting and taking adequate sleep. This medicine is also indicated for headache that worsens in the afternoon.

6. Lycopodium – For Right-Sided Headache Extending To Neck, Face

Lycopodium is indicated for pain on the right side of head that extends to neck and the face. It gets worse on rising and better when lying down. A unique feature is headache with excessive hunger, relieved by eating. Stitching type of pain is well marked on the right-sided temple of the head. This medicine is also indicated when there is worsening of pain from mental exertion. Relief in headache in open, cold air is also a prominent feature for using this medicine.

7. Spigelia – For Pain At Base Of Brain Settling Over Left Eye

Spigelia is a very effective medicine for managing left-sided headache. The characteristic feature indicating its use is pain at the base of the brain that spreads to the head and over the eye on left side. The nature of pain is throbbing, pulsating type. The pain is worse from loud noise, stooping and movement. Cold air, bright light and chewing also increases pain. There is relief in pain when lying down and by applying pressure on the head. This medicine is also indicated for pain above the left eye. This pain spreads to the face and neck. Pain can be followed by sweating.

8. Lachesis – For Left-Sided Headache With Tears From Eyes

This medicine is beneficial for left-sided headache attended with flow of tears from the eyes. The pain occurs in the side of the left portion of head extending to collar bone. The left side of head is also sore to the least touch. The pain is worse at night. There is relief in the pain from warm applications. Nausea may be felt along with headache.

 

Headache is sometimes accompanied with eye pain. It could be because of different reasons, but the first one that comes to mind is eye strain. It may be because of uncorrected refractive errors (myopia and hypermetropia). Other causes include migraine, cluster headache, sinus headache, tension headache and glaucoma.  Depending on the causes behind it, apart from pain in the eyes, other symptoms may appear, like nausea, vomiting, itchy eyes, watering from eyes, redness of eyes and sensitivity to light.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for cases of headache along with eye pain. Homeopathic medicines boost body’s healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. These medicines target the root cause behind the problem for great relief with zero side effects. With use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of complaint decreases gradually. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoid self – medication. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for cases of mild to moderate intensity. In case of severe pain and when pain occurs from serious issues like glaucoma, kindly take help from conventional mode of treatment.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Headache With Eye Pain

1. Ruta – Due To Eyestrain

Ruta is a prominent medicine to manage cases where headache and eye pain are occurring from eyestrain. There is pain in forehead. Pain is pulsating or pressive type. Pain may extend from the front of the head to sides of the head. Heat may be felt in the eyes. Eye pain occurs along with redness, heat and burning sensation in eyes. A pressure is felt deep in the eyes. Pain may be experienced over the eyes. There is blurring of vision as well. Watering from eyes can appear too.

2. Natrum Mur – For Pain In Forehead And Eyes

Natrum Mur is highly beneficial when there is pain in forehead and eyes. A feeling of somebody beating your head is felt. A sensation of little hammers knocking on the head is marked. Heat is felt in the head along with redness of face. Headache may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. A very characteristic feature is pain begins with sunrise and is at peak at noon and remains till sunset. Watering from eyes may occur. One may experience zig-zag dazzling in front of the eyes before headache sets in. The eye pain gets worse from eye movement. Along with this, bright light becomes unbearable to the eyes.

3. Cedron – For Pain Occurring At Same Hour Of A Day (Periodical Pain)

A very peculiar feature to use this medicine is pain occurring with clock-like accurate periodicity means pain appearing at the same hour of a day. Cedron is highly suitable for managing pain in head and deep in the eyes, forcing the sufferer to keep his eyes closed. There is marked pain in the eyeballs that radiates around the eyes as well. It is accompanied by watering from eyes along with a burning sensation. Eyes may look red. It is also one of the best medicines for cases of pain above the eyes (supraorbital pain) too. In cases needing it, there may occur pain emanating from above the eyes and spreading to the sides as well as back of the head.

4. Belladonna – For Pain From Side Of Head / Forehead To Eyes

This medicine is suitable for cases where pain travels from the side of the head or forehead to the eyes. The pain gets worse from the movement of head and eyes and also from the slightest noise. Pain also increases from bright light. There is relief from binding the head tightly or pressing the head with hands. There may be redness of eyes and face. Pain in head is throbbing, pulsating type.

5. Glonoine – For Pain With Excessive Heat In Head

Glonoine is a useful medicine for throbbing pain in the head which is worse on the sides of head and above the eyes. It is accompanied with marked heat in the head. Eyeballs protrude out during headache, along with eye redness. Headache gets worse from exposure to sun. Relief in pain sets in by sitting still, lying down and applying pressure over the head.

6. Spigelia – For Left-Sided Pain

Spigelia is a highly recommended medicine for pain in the left side of the head and left eye. It is one of the best medicines when pain starts from the back of the head and then radiates upwards to the top of head and finally settles over the left side of eye. It is also indicated when there is pain in left eye and left side of head. Headache gets worse from movement and stooping while there is relief on pressing the head and taking rest. Excessive eye watering and eye redness on the affected side may be present.

7. Sanguinaria Can – For Right-Sided Pain

This medicine works well in cases of right-sided pain. It is of great value in treating cases where pain begins from the back of the head that extends to the top of the head and further to forehead and settles over the right eye. Headache gets better by sleep and if one vomits out. There may be pain in the eyeballs on movement. Burning and dryness may be felt followed by excessive eye watering. Redness of eyes may be there. The person is extra-sensitive to sound and odors.

8. Gelsemium – For Pain From Neck Towards Forehead And Eyes

This medicine can be considered when pain starts from the neck and extends over the head causing bursting pain in the forehead and eyes. It gets worse on lying down. Besides, one may feel nausea and vomit. A feeling of a band tied around the head may be present. Heaviness is marked in the eyelids, along with dizziness.

9. Phosphorus – For Pain Which Gets Better By Lying Down

Phosphorus is indicated when there is pain in the entire head and eyes which gets better by lying down and also after sleeping. Along with headache, one feels strain in the eyes. Increased sensitivity to odor and bright light is felt.

Causes Of Headache Along With Eye Pain

1. Eye strain: Using computers or mobiles for long without breaks could lead to eye strain. It may result in headache and eye pain. Besides, other symptoms may be felt like watering or dryness of eyes, sensitivity to light, itching, burning in eyes and pain in neck and shoulders.

2. Refractive errors: These include myopia and hypermetropia. Myopia is a condition in which a person can see close objects clearly but farther objects appear blurry. Hypermetropia is a condition in which a person can see far away objects clearly but the nearby objects look blurry.

3. Migraine: It is a type of headache in which throbbing type of pain occurs mostly on one side of the head often attended by nausea and vomiting. Eye pain can also occur, along with other symptoms like sensitivity to light, noise, odor, tender scalp and tiredness.

4. Cluster headache: Such headache appears in clusters in which a person gets frequent bouts of pain for weeks to months called cluster period, followed by a remission period in which there is no headache for months and years. It causes pain on one side arising behind or around eye that may radiate to head, face or neck. Besides, other attending symptoms include excessive tearing from eyes, redness of eye on affected side, swelling around eye on affected side and droopy eyelid or stuffy/runny nose on affected side.

5. Sinus headache: This type of headache arises from congestion of paranasal sinuses located in forehead, cheeks, behind nose and eyes. The pain may occur in the forehead, cheeks, root of the nose and behind the eyes depending on the sinus involved.

6. Tension headache: This type of headache is often felt like a tight band around the head. It can cause pain behind eyes, in head and neck.

7. Glaucoma: It is a serious eye condition caused by increased intraocular pressure in eyes that damages optic nerve. In case of angle closure glaucoma, eye pain and headache arise along with blurred vision and red eyes. It is a serious condition that needs to be treated immediately to prevent worsening of eyesight and loss of vision.

 

 

Headaches are very common and in many cases are accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It can happen due to various causes and the most common among them is migraine. The severity of the complaint varies from mild to severe. Headache can be accompanied by various other symptoms depending on the cause behind it. Some symptoms are sensitivity to light or sound, dizziness, fatigue, red watery eyes, blocked nose and fever.

Homeopathy offers safe and natural treatment for cases of headache with nausea and vomiting. Homeopathic medicines are gentle yet powerful to treat such like complaints effectively. These medicines gradually help reduce intensity and frequency of this complaint. In acute cases, these help in reducing the pain first, and once they overcome the acute pain, these medicines help eradicate recurrence of this complaint by targeting the root cause behind it. It is advised to consult a physician to rule out the cause behind the headache and take proper treatment.

Homeopathy focuses on the root cause
Headache accompanied by nausea and vomiting can arise due to various reasons therefore to bring about lasting relief, homeopathic medicines target the core issue in such cases. It addresses the root cause by boosting body’s own healing mechanism. By treating the underlying cause it not only alleviates acute pain but also acts from within to offer long term recovery. Homeopathy is of great help in managing many of the causes like migraine, stomach infection, common cold/flu, premenstrual syndrome, food allergies. But some of the serious causes cannot be treated with homeopathic medicines like very high blood pressure, low blood sugar and meningitis. In such cases, it is advised to take urgent help through conventional mode of treatment. Homeopathic medicines should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor. There is no scope of self-medication.
Customised treatment
Homeopathic medicines for any type of headache with nausea and vomiting are administered as per the uniqueness of the symptoms and thus are customised according to specific needs of the case. Such medication works over all on each and every aspect of the case. This promises excellent results. To avail the best possible results it is recommended to complete the entire course by seeking guidance from a homeopathic physician.
Natural, Gentle medication
With the use of natural medicines, homeopathy offers magnificent results for cases of headache with nausea and vomiting. These medicines help the body to heal in a gentle way for long term results thus improving overall well-being rather than just suppressing the complaint for short-term relief. There are no side effects of these medicines.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Relieving Headache Along With Nausea And Vomiting

The best homeopathic medicines for managing headache with nausea and vomiting are Ipecac, Iris Versicolor, Carbo Veg, Robinia, Pulsatilla, Cocculus, Bryonia and Sanguinaria Can.

1. Ipecac – Top Recommended Medicine

Ipecac is a leading medicine that helps relieve one from headache with nausea and vomiting. Throbbing pain is felt in the head. Pain can be one-sided. Heat is felt in the head. Redness of the cheeks may follow. Drowsiness can be an accompanying symptoms. Though pain may occur in any part of the head, in most cases it is felt on the back of the head and neck. Pain may extend to shoulders in some cases.

When to use Ipecac?

Ipecac is an excellent medicine to help cases of throbbing type of headache on one side accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

How to use Ipecac?

It is best to start it in 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day as per the severity of the headache. It can also be taken in high (200C) potency but only after consulting a homeopathic physician.

2. Iris Versicolor – With Nausea And Vomiting Having Sour Taste

This medicine is highly effective for cases in which headache occurs along with nausea and sour vomiting. The pain is marked on the sides of the head, forehead and right above the eyes. There is a feeling of a band tied around the head. Sometimes it is a one-sided pain. In some cases, pain alternates between the right and left side of the head. Along with the above symptoms, heartburn, burning in the stomach, sour belching may be present. Vertigo can also occur. In some cases, blurring of vision may occur before the onset of headache. The headache may get worse with rest and better by movement. It is a top medicine for managing headache caused by acidity.

When to use Iris Versicolor?

Iris Versicolor is the best medicine for managing headache accompanied by nausea and sour vomiting. Blurring of vision may precede headache.

How to use Iris Versicolor?

Among its various available potencies, the most frequently used is 30C potency that can be taken one to two times a day as per severity of complaint.

3. Carbo Veg – With Nausea And Weakness

Carbo Veg is a suitable medicine when there is headache along with nausea and weakness. There is sensation of constriction around the head. In most cases, pain begins from the neck and goes up to the head. A pressure is felt on the sides of the head, on the top of the head and in forehead above the eyes. Head may also feel very heavy. The pain becomes worse after eating. There is excessive gas in abdomen along with distension. It is a medicine administered in case there is headache that occurs when the head gets overheated.

When to use Carbo Veg?

Carbo Veg is very useful to manage headache that is attended with nausea and marked weakness. There is also too much gas in abdomen alongside bloating.

How to use Carbo Veg?

It can be used in both low and high potencies among which the most preferred is 30C potency once to thrice a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

4. Robinia – For Headache With Burping And Intensely Sour Vomiting

It is a very beneficial medicine for headache with burping and vomiting of intensely sour fluid. There is dull headache along with heaviness in the head. The headache gets worse from movement. Robinia is the main medicine to manage headache that arises after eating certain food that causes gas accumulation in stomach. There is marked acidity in the stomach with heartburn that gets worse at night when one lies down.

When to use Robinia?

This medicine should be selected for relieving headache along with burping and very sour vomiting.

How to use Robinia?

It is advisable to take Robinia 30C one or two times a day.

5. Pulsatilla – With Nausea And Sour Bitter Vomiting

Pulsatilla works well in cases of headache with nausea and sour bitter vomiting. In such a scenario, first headache is followed by vomiting. Afterwards, pinching or gripping pain in abdomen is felt. Pain in the head gets worse on the sides of the head and in the eyes. One feels more pain when a person is confined to a room and it also gets worse from lying down. Pain gets better if a person is not restricted to a room or stays in the open. The pain may also be relieved by applying pressure over the head. Nausea and vertigo also accompany the headache. Pulsatilla is also the best choice of medicine for headache occurring few days before menses along with vomiting. Loose stool and chills may accompany along with scanty menstrual bleeding.

When to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine is helpful in cases of headache that occur due to nausea and vomiting of sour bitter matter.

How to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine is usually prescribed in 30C power once or twice a day.

6. Cocculus Indicus – With Intense Noise Sensitivity

This medicine suits people who are sensitive to noise. Noise is unbearable and even least noisy atmosphere can cause nausea and vomiting in such people. They also have sensitivity to light. Such patients also complain of the pain in the back of the head and neck. The pain worsens from lying on the back of head. This medicine is also administered if one has headache during periods.

When to use Cocculus Indicus?

Cocculus Indicus is of use when headache is accompanied with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to noise and light.

How to use Cocculus Indicus?

One may use this medicine once a day in 30C potency.

7. Bryonia – When Constipation Attends

Bryonia can be administered when there is headache along with nausea, vomiting and constipation. Others who need it excrete dry and hard stool. The headache may begin in the morning at the time one wakes up and as the day progresses the headache gets severe. It may get worse from movement, even from the movement of eyeballs. There is relief in pain from tying a band around the head.

When to use Bryonia?

Bryonia is an ideal medicine to manage headache that is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and constipation.

How to use Bryonia?

Various potencies are available for this medicine among which 30 potency is highly effective that can be used once or twice a day.

8. Sanguinaria Can – When It Is Better By Lying Quietly And From Sleep

This medicine is administered when there is relief in complaint from lying down quietly preferably in a dark room or from sleep. For those who need it, the pain starts in the morning and keeps getting severe by the day. There is a bursting of head kind of feeling. The pain especially occurs on the right side that begins from the back of the head and then radiates from there and then settles above the right eye. One may vomit mucus or food.

When to use Sanguinaria Can?

One may use this medicine for managing headache alongwith nausea and vomiting and when one gets relief from lying down quietly in a dark room or from sleep.

How to use Sanguinaria Can?

It is recommended to use this medicine once or twice a day in 30C power.

What Causes Headache Along With Nausea And Vomiting?

1. Migraine:It is a disorder in which pain occurs on one side of the head, mostly pulsating type. It is frequently accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to noise and light. Other accompanying symptoms include weakness, irritability, restlessness, and anxiety. An aura may be experienced by some people having migraine. Aura is a set of symptoms that occur before the onset of headache which include flashes of light or spots in front of the eyes, temporary loss of vision, tingling sensation in arms/legs/face or difficulty in speech.

2. Food poisoning or stomach infection:It happens from eating or drinking contaminated food. It leads to symptoms including loose stool, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever and headache.

3. Common Cold/Flu:These are upper respiratory tract infections affecting nose, throat, larynx, trachea. Both are mostly caused by viruses and have quite similar symptoms but the symptoms are more severe in flu as compared to common cold. The symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, fever, headache, fatigue.

4. Stress, Anxiety, Depression:These can lead to headache accompanied by nausea.

5. Taking excessive alcohol or caffeine.

6. COVID -19:It is caused from infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus and causes symptoms of mild to severe intensity. It can cause headache, nausea and vomiting. The other main symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, weakness, loss of taste and smell and shortness of breath.

7. PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and Menstrual cycle:PMS refers to a group of symptoms that woman tend to experience few days before the onset of menses. Hormonal changes before and during menses can lead to headache, nausea, vomiting. In most cases, it may occur around two days before the periods or during the first three days of the periods.

8. Food allergies:Certain food allergies can lead to nausea and headache. In some cases, migraine attack is triggered from certain food allergies. Some of the food allergens include – dairy products, wheat, and citrus fruits. The allergy symptoms may include gas, bloating, loose stool, hives (itchy bumps on skin), headache, nausea, vomiting.

9. High Blood Pressure:A severe headache with nausea, vomiting can be indicative of very high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis).

10. Low blood sugar

11. Meningitis: (inflamed meninges which are the protective membranes covering brain and spinal cord), traumatic brain injury and kidney disease.

 

Headaches can get triggered from a number of reasons, heat being one of them. Heat tends to be a common trigger for migraine in many cases. Hot weather, too much sun exposure, overheated body from physical exertion, doing exercise in heat can bring a headache episode. Heat headache usually occurs on both sides of the head. In case of migraine from heat, one-sided headache occurs along with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound.

The exact reason why heat triggers headache is not clear yet but it is thought that heat exposure for extended time periods tends to activate neurons involved in regulation of temperature in hypothalamus of the brain. It tends to trigger a headache. The headache from heat may in real be arising due to dehydration (condition arising when more fluid is lost from body than what is taken in). Dehydration narrows blood vessels that could trigger headache. Heat headache may also be a part of heat exhaustion or heat stroke from being overheated. Symptoms other than headache in case of heat exhaustion are excessive sweating, dizziness, pale skin, nausea, vomiting, fast/weak pulse, muscle cramps, weakness. Heat exhaustion is an emergency and should be treated immediately. If not treated, it may lead to heat stroke which can turn fatal (its symptoms are throbbing headache, body temperature above 103 degrees, confusion, fast heartbeat, fits, loss of consciousness).

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathy carries great scope in treating headache caused by different reasons including that of heat. Homeopathic medicines help in relieving acute episodes of heat headache quite effectively. They work magnificently in overcoming heat headache, migraine from heat and headache that occurs regularly in hot weather or summer in people sensitive to heat. Homeopathic medicines help in gradually reducing the intensity and frequency of such headaches. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating headache due to heat is selected after detailed analysis of individual case. The best part of opting homeopathy is that homeopathic medicines work in the most natural way and there are no side effects of these medicines.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Headache Due To Heat

There is a long list of homeopathic medicines for treating headache due to heat. Among them, Natrum Mur, Glonoine, Natrum Carb, Belladonna and Lachesis are the top-recommended medicines.

1. Natrum Mur – Top Grade Medicine

Natrum Mur tops the list of homeopathic medicines for heat headache. It works best when headache gets triggered from exposure to the heat of sun. It is a leading medicine for headache from sunrise to sunset. It means the headache starts with the rising sun in morning, gradually keeps increasing as day goes by, reaches peak (worst) at noon and after that gradually starts decreasing and finally goes after sunset in evening. Those needing it have headache in forehead, over the eyes and on the top of head (vertex). They feel as if thousands of hammers are knocking on the head. Along with headache, disturbance in vision may be felt. Sensitivity to bright light may also occur.

2. Glonoine – From Heat Of Sun

Like Natrum Mur, Glonoine is also well indicated for managing headache that triggers from heat of sun. It works well for throbbing (to beat or pulsate with force and rapidity) of pain in the head. The head feels congested as if excessive blood has rushed to the head and it feels as if the head would burst. Head feels very large. Eyes appear as if protruding out from eye sockets. Nausea and vomiting may accompany headache. Flushes of heat are felt in the head and face. A weight sensation is also felt at top of the head. The pain gets worse from shaking head and walking. Relief in headache occurs after sleeping. In cases where headache remains throughout the summer, Glonoine is the best choice of medicine to overcome this tendency.

3. Natrum Carb – For Headache In Hot Weather And From Heat Of Sun

This medicine works well for headache that occurs in hot weather and from exposure to sun’s heat. In cases needing it, the pain is felt in the forehead, sides of head and top of head. At times, pain starts in the back of head and extends there from to the top of the head. The pain can be tearing or stitching type. Turning the head suddenly worsens pain. Headache is attended with dimness of sight. Nausea can also occur. Head feels too large and excessive weakness may be felt.

4. Belladonna – For Throbbing Pulsating Pain

Belladona is the most important medicine to help cases of throbbing, pulsating (to beat or pulsate with force and rapidity) type of pain in head. There is marked heat and redness of face. The pain is felt in forehead, sides of head, back of head but is most intense on the sides of the head. The pain worsens from light, noise, eye movement and stooping. There is relief by pressing the head with hands or binding tightly with a cloth. A feeling of fullness and pressure is felt in the head.

5. Lachesis – For Left-Sided Headache

Lachesis is prominently indicated for left-sided headache. Pain is felt in the entire left side of the head. There is dim vision or flickering (shining with fluctuating light) in front of the eyes. It is attended with nausea. In cases needing Lachesis, head feels heavy and feels as if it would burst. A burning sensation on top of head (vertex) is a characteristic feature. Lachesis can also be used for pain on the sides of head especially that worsens from applying pressure on the head and from movement.

6. Lycopodium – For Right-Sided Headache

This medicine is suitable for right-sided headache. The pain is usually tearing or stitching type. The pain extends down the neck from the right side of the head. It gets worse from movement and is relieved by lying down. This medicine is also indicated for headache from getting warm in bed or getting warm while walking. There may be relief in cold air.

7. Gelsemium – For Pain In Back Of Head To Forehead

This medicine is recommended when pain begins from the back of head and extends to forehead. A bursting sensation occurs in forehead and eyeballs. A sensation of a band around the head is also prominent. Along with headache, there may occur dimness of vision or double vision. There is relief in pain by pressing the head or lying down with the level of head kept high with pillows underneath the head. This medicine is also useful for pain in the forehead above the eyes. Headache can be accompanied with neck pain and dizziness.

8. Carbo Veg – From Being Overheated

Carbo Veg is a good choice of medicine when headache follows after head is overheated. Headache and pressure is felt usually in forehead above the eyes. Watering from eyes may occur. Along with pain, vertigo may also be present. The head feels empty along with burning sensation. At times, an electric shock type sensation is also felt in the head. Head feels constricted. Nausea sometimes appears along with pain. Carbo Veg is also well indicated when headache occurs from being in an overheated room.

9. Veratrum Album – With Nausea And Vomiting

This medicine is helpful for headache attended with nausea and vomiting. A feeling of ice block on top of head is felt. A unique attending symptom is cold sweat on forehead. Pressure is felt over the top of head. Excessive weakness may occur along with headache.

10. Bryonia – When Headache Worsens From Movement

This medicine is beneficial when headache gets worse from movement. Even movement of eyes worsens the pain. There is relief by closing the eyes and pressing the head with hands. Pain is mostly felt in the forehead and the back of the head. Pain from the back of the head may radiate to shoulders. The scalp is sensitive to touch.

 

 

 

Headache is a very common health issue experienced by almost everyone sometime or the other. It can happen from multiple reasons, one of the reasons being gas. Certain symptoms attending gas like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdomen pain and acid reflux can trigger headache.

Why Homeopathic Treatment?

There is great scope of treating headache due to gas in homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines target gas-causing reasons to bring relief in headache. These medicines also work in managing associated gastric issues like nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdomen pain, acid reflux that could be triggering a headache. Homeopathy manages these gastric issues and headache in a natural manner without any side effects.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Treating Headache Caused By Gas

Among various homeopathic medicines for managing headache due to gas, the top recommended ones are Carbo Veg, Lycopodium, China, Nux Vomica and Iris Versicolor.

1. Carbo Veg – Top Grade Medicine

Carbo Veg is a leading medicine to manage headache due to gas. In cases needing it, there is excessive gas in the abdomen along with heaviness and bloating especially in the upper abdomen. The pain in the head may be felt in the forehead over the eyes or in the entire head. A pressure is felt across the forehead, sides and top of the head.  Head feels heavy as well. Nausea is present along with headache. Burning in the stomach and sour burps can occur as well. Burping occurs especially after eating or drinking.

2. Lycopodium – With Gas In Lower Abdomen Soon After Eating

Lycopodium is an effective medicine for gas in the abdomen soon after eating, attended with headache. Even eating little food causes gas formation and abdomen fullness. Gas gets accumulated in the lower abdomen and there is much passage of gas from the anus. The gastric issue and headache, though may arise anytime but is usually worse from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Headache occurs especially on the right side. It may go from one side of the head to another as well. Headache is triggered when not eating at regular intervals. Lying down worsens the pain. There is relief in pain from eating.

3. China – With Gas And Bloating Of Whole Abdomen

This medicine works well for headache with gas and bloating of the whole abdomen. Headache is throbbing, bursting type. Pain gets worse from head movement. There is relief by applying hard pressure over the head. Gas in the abdomen is felt till long after eating. Due to gas in the abdomen, pain can be present as well. Bitter burps also occur. There may also arise vomiting of undigested food in some cases.

4. Nux Vomica – With Gas And Constipation

This medicine works magnificently when headache occurs along with gas and constipation. Pain may be felt in the forehead, the back of head or top of the head. There is pain in the stomach even with the least food, nausea may accompany. Constipation with an ineffectual urge to pass stool may be felt. Nux Vomica helps to relieve gas issues as well as constipation to relieve the gastric headache. Nux Vomica is also highly suitable for those who live a sedentary life (lifestyle with sitting for prolonged time periods with little to no physical activity or exercise) and consequent to it, suffer many gastric issues which further can lead to headache.

5. Iris Versicolor – With Gas, Heartburn, Acid Reflux

Iris Versicolor is a wonderful medicine to manage cases where headache occurs along with gas, heartburn (burning behind chest bone i.e. sternum in middle of chest), acid reflux (backflow of stomach acid into food pipe). In cases needing this medicine, headache is experienced in the forehead over eyes and sides of the head. A sensation of a band around the head is also felt. Nausea and vomiting are also well marked. Vomiting is of bitter, sour watery matter. Headache with loose stool is also treated well with this medicine.

6. Pulsatilla – Headache From Gas And Indigestion From Fatty Food

This medicine is prominently indicated when there is a headache from gas and also from indigestion from eating fatty food (like ghee, cream). Mostly one sided headache is felt in cases needing it. The pain is pulsating, bursting type. Headache may be better by walking in open air. With headache the abdomen may be painful and distended. There is rumbling of wind in the upper abdomen. Burps that taste of food eaten are prominent.

7. Ipecac – With Gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Ipecac is one of the best medicines when headache occurs from gas along with nausea and vomiting. Aching, throbbing and pressure are felt in the forehead. Nausea is constant. Vomiting of watery fluid occurs, but vomiting does not relieve nausea.

8. Bryonia – With Gas And Constipation With Dry, Hard Stool

This medicine is well indicated when a person suffers from gas and constipation with dry hard stool along with headache. Headache is worse from movement. Pain is bursting, splitting type. Abdomen is distended and there is loud rumbling, gurgling in abdomen. Stomach is sensitive to touch. Pressure is felt in the stomach after eating.

9. Robinia – With Gas, Vomiting Of Sour Fluid

Use of Robinia is highly suggested to manage headache with gas and acidic vomiting. There is vomiting of intensely sour fluid. Heartburn at night while lying down may also appear. Continuous sharp pain in abdomen during day and at night may present sometimes.

10. Sanguinaria Can – For Headache With Gas, Gets Better By Vomiting

This medicine may be considered when headache occurs from gas. There is relief from a headache after vomiting. Pain begins in the back of the head that extends upwards to the top of head and thereafter settles over the right eye. Abdomen is distended with gas. Burning may also occur in the stomach along with headache. Vomiting can occur of bitter, sour fluid or food that has been eaten.

11. Sulphur – For Pain In Back Of Head With Gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Sulphur is prominently indicated for pain in the back of head with gas, nausea and vomiting. Headache is preceded by gas in the abdomen. The nature of pain in the head is tearing or throbbing type. Its use is also considered when headache worsens from eating warm food.

Gastric issues that can lead to headache

1.GERD (Gastrointestinal reflux disorder): It refers to the backflow of stomach acid into the food pipe. It arises when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes abnormally allowing stomach acid to back flow in the food pipe. It causes symptoms like heartburn, burning in throat, sour/bitter burping, chest pain and sour taste in mouth.

2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It is a functional disorder of the large intestine causing altered bowel movements (diarrhoea or constipation), stomach cramps, bloating.

3. H. pylori infection:  It is an infection of the stomach caused by helicobacter pylori bacteria.  It causes gastritis or peptic ulcers (ulcers in lining of stomach or the first part of small intestine i.e. duodenum)

4. Constipation

5. IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease): It is a term to describe two inflammatory disorders of gastric tract. One is ulcerative colitis and the second is Crohn’s disease. In ulcerative colitis, there is inflammation and ulcers appear in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. In Crohn’s disease, there is inflammation of the lining in any part of the gastrointestinal tract and involves deeper layers of gastric tract.

6. Gastroparesis: It is also known as delayed gastric emptying. In this disorder, the muscle contractions of stomach get weak as a result of which the food remains in the stomach for an extended period of time. The contents of stomach thereby get into the duodenum very slowly. The symptoms mainly include abdomen pain, feeling full soon after one starts to eat, bloating, nausea, vomiting.

7. Celiac disease: In this disease, eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley) causes damage to small intestine in the persons suffering from this disease out of an autoimmune response. The symptoms that it causes include diarrhoea, abdomen cramps, bloating and fatigue.